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The stars get the glory, these six women get the shadows—and the better story.
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Stand-Ins (1997)

Old Hollywood dirtFound familyBittersweet hustle

Overview

ComedyDrama

Six women who came to Hollywood with the dream of becoming famous find themselves working as stand-ins for the glamorous stars of the late 1930s. Gathering for a birthday celebration at their local watering hole, they introduce a new member to the group – instigating a turn of events that will change their lives forever.

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Content warning
Dreams deferredClass exploitationSisterhood as survivalPerformance of self

Standout Aspects

Acting

Ensemble chemistry that sells decades of shared disappointment.

Production

Period detail on a shoestring—1930s Hollywood through smudged lenses.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you're questioning your own almost-made-it dreams.·Streaming: Digging through forgotten '90s indies that deserved better marketing.
Heads up:Triggers: Sexual coercion subplot involving studio power dynamics.
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Director

Harvey Keith

ReleasedOct 17, 1997
Runtime1h 29m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Overseas FilmGroup

Top Cast

Charlotte Chatton

Charlotte Chatton

Peggy

Missy Crider

Missy Crider

Rhonda

Sammi Davis

Sammi Davis

Martha Anne

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl

Taffy

Jordan Ladd

Jordan Ladd

Monica-Bette Davis' Stand-in

Daphne Zuniga

Daphne Zuniga

Shirley

Costas Mandylor

Costas Mandylor

Jack Turner

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Katherine Heigl filmed this during her 'Roswell' era—her character's naivety intentionally contrasts with the jaded ensemble.

Cultural

The film's obscurity is partly timing: 1997 was stacked with 'Titanic' and 'LA Confidential,' leaving no oxygen for small-scale Hollywood self-critique.

YouTube

Stand-ins Trailer by Harvey Nikolai Keith

Stand-ins Trailer by Harvey Nikolai Keith

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